Steve Hopkins
super member
Reged: 03/20/07
Posts: 155
Loc: Manitoba Canada
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Has anyone used this Telescope and if so what was it like,Is it worth buying it
Thanks
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WinterView Observatory 12'x16'ft Roll-Off
Meade 12" LX200R (His)
Celestron CPC 9.25 (Her's)
Meade Series 5000 UWA (Complete Set)
Meade Series 5000 Plossl's (Complete Set)
Two sets of Denk 21's with Vaults
One set of Denk 14's with Vaults
Two sets of Denk II Binoveiwers (His & Hers)
Two Power & Switch Diagonals with Filter Switch
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Starlighter
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 08/03/07
Posts: 2567
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I have it and it's a terrific scope. Great for wide field and also can be pushed using high magnification without the image deteriorating. Hardly any false color. Extremely well made. I bought the deluxe version that comes with a nice fitted aluminum case and a 2" Meade Series 5000 dielectric diagonal. It does have a single-speed Crayford, but so far that hasn't been a problem. It's a smooth operating unit. Even at high magnification I can easily reach perfect focus. It's a very compact scope so it's ideal for taking on a trip.
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Celestron C4-R 102mm achromat
Celestron Nexstar 6SE
Meade 80mm APO ED Triplet
Stellarvue SV102ED
Vixen A80Mf
Vixen A70Lf
CG4 mount
Vixen Porta Mount
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Starlighter
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 08/03/07
Posts: 2567
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Close on the single-speed Crayford:
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Celestron C4-R 102mm achromat
Celestron Nexstar 6SE
Meade 80mm APO ED Triplet
Stellarvue SV102ED
Vixen A80Mf
Vixen A70Lf
CG4 mount
Vixen Porta Mount
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Clive Gibbons
Mostly Harmless
Reged: 05/26/05
Posts: 10349
Loc: Oort Cloud
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Has anyone used this Telescope and if so what was it like,Is it worth buying it
Thanks
What's the asking price? 
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A few telescopes of dubious value.
Understanding wife and three curious cats.
"Semper ubi sub ubi"
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Starlighter
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 08/03/07
Posts: 2567
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The case:
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Celestron C4-R 102mm achromat
Celestron Nexstar 6SE
Meade 80mm APO ED Triplet
Stellarvue SV102ED
Vixen A80Mf
Vixen A70Lf
CG4 mount
Vixen Porta Mount
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Starlighter
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 08/03/07
Posts: 2567
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Inside the case:
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Celestron C4-R 102mm achromat
Celestron Nexstar 6SE
Meade 80mm APO ED Triplet
Stellarvue SV102ED
Vixen A80Mf
Vixen A70Lf
CG4 mount
Vixen Porta Mount
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Starlighter
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 08/03/07
Posts: 2567
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A look at the baffling which is excellent:
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Celestron C4-R 102mm achromat
Celestron Nexstar 6SE
Meade 80mm APO ED Triplet
Stellarvue SV102ED
Vixen A80Mf
Vixen A70Lf
CG4 mount
Vixen Porta Mount
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Starlighter
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 08/03/07
Posts: 2567
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A perfect marriage. The Meade 80mm on the Porta Mount:
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Celestron C4-R 102mm achromat
Celestron Nexstar 6SE
Meade 80mm APO ED Triplet
Stellarvue SV102ED
Vixen A80Mf
Vixen A70Lf
CG4 mount
Vixen Porta Mount
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Starlighter
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 08/03/07
Posts: 2567
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It also works well with the Nexstar goto mount:
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Celestron C4-R 102mm achromat
Celestron Nexstar 6SE
Meade 80mm APO ED Triplet
Stellarvue SV102ED
Vixen A80Mf
Vixen A70Lf
CG4 mount
Vixen Porta Mount
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Starlighter
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 08/03/07
Posts: 2567
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Has anyone used this Telescope and if so what was it like,Is it worth buying it
Thanks
What's the asking price?
Meade 80mm APO
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Celestron C4-R 102mm achromat
Celestron Nexstar 6SE
Meade 80mm APO ED Triplet
Stellarvue SV102ED
Vixen A80Mf
Vixen A70Lf
CG4 mount
Vixen Porta Mount
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Steve Hopkins
super member
Reged: 03/20/07
Posts: 155
Loc: Manitoba Canada
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Thanks very much for your input,I think for the price its not a bad deal and would be a nice Telescope. Now to find a dealer that has one in Stock
Again thank you
Steve H
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WinterView Observatory 12'x16'ft Roll-Off
Meade 12" LX200R (His)
Celestron CPC 9.25 (Her's)
Meade Series 5000 UWA (Complete Set)
Meade Series 5000 Plossl's (Complete Set)
Two sets of Denk 21's with Vaults
One set of Denk 14's with Vaults
Two sets of Denk II Binoveiwers (His & Hers)
Two Power & Switch Diagonals with Filter Switch
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dobbie
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Reged: 08/24/08
Posts: 19
Loc: Texas USA
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Steve,
I bought one for my new 12" LX200ACF and its awesome. Tack sharp, barely any noticable color and just right for me. Price is hard to beat also. I just bought the scope not the deluxe. Already had the 2" diagonal and who needs another case!! Check out telescopes.com and see if they have just the scope.
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Meade 12" RCX400
Meade 10" LX200ACF
Stellarvue 102ED (on its way)
Meade DSI III
Televue, William Optics, Meade 5000 eyepieces
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Clive Gibbons
Mostly Harmless
Reged: 05/26/05
Posts: 10349
Loc: Oort Cloud
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Has anyone used this Telescope and if so what was it like,Is it worth buying it
Thanks
What's the asking price?
Meade 80mm APO
Thanks, but I was wondering if Steve was ordering one from a Canadian dealer and what the price from them would be.
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A few telescopes of dubious value.
Understanding wife and three curious cats.
"Semper ubi sub ubi"
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Starlighter
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 08/03/07
Posts: 2567
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I did some checking and here's a Canadian dealer for Meade that has the scope: Meade dealer
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Celestron C4-R 102mm achromat
Celestron Nexstar 6SE
Meade 80mm APO ED Triplet
Stellarvue SV102ED
Vixen A80Mf
Vixen A70Lf
CG4 mount
Vixen Porta Mount
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Clive Gibbons
Mostly Harmless
Reged: 05/26/05
Posts: 10349
Loc: Oort Cloud
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Thanks... I've heard of that guy. 
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A few telescopes of dubious value.
Understanding wife and three curious cats.
"Semper ubi sub ubi"
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LivingNDixie
Lord of Ferrets
Reged: 04/23/03
Posts: 15796
Loc: Hoover, AL
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Yeah... I think everyone has, even those of us south of the border.
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Preston
Celestron 11" Nexstar GPS XLT
Lunt LS60T/Ha 60mm f/8.33 (on order)
It’s not finishing something when your tank is empty that makes you a stronger person. It’s brushing yourself off and refacing the foe that defeated you with the same determination and willingness to fight that you had when you began your journey.
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dsnay
sage
Reged: 07/02/06
Posts: 203
Loc: Massachusetts
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Steve,
I've had one since shortly after they came out. I think it is a very good scope. I concur with everything starlighter said. Nice sharp images except. I don't see the false color he mentioned. It could be my tired old eyes.
I would like it even more if it had a dual speed focuser, but I use it more for imaging than viewing, so focus is more critical there.
Dave
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